Padma Bhushan: News
Five top lawyers in India you should know about
Pursuing a career in the field of law has always been a popular choice in India.
Wipro Founder Azim Premji will retire next month, confirms company
Wipro founder and business tycoon Azim Premji will retire from the company on July 30, 2019.
Statue of Unity sculptor contributed in War Memorial's design
The National War Memorial was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday in New Delhi.
Fasting Anna Hazare says BJP 'used him' in 2014
Activist Anna Hazare, whose fast entered the sixth day on Monday, said the Bharatiya Janata Party 'used him' in 2014 and his agitation helped the saffron party come to power.
Anna to return Padma Bhushan if Lokpal demands aren't met
Days after he launched a hunger strike demanding implementation of the The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, social crusader Anna Hazare has now said that he will return his Padma Bhushan if his demands aren't met by February 8.
MDH Dadaji, highest-earning CEO in FMCG sector, gets Padma Bhushan
Among the 112 distinguished people who were conferred with Padma awards on Friday, was the man whom we have seen a million times on our TV screens.
Tyeb Mehta's painting 'Durga' fetches Rs. 20cr at Sotheby's auction
Indian painter, sculptor, film maker and Padma Bhushan recipient Tyeb Mehta's painting Durga Mahisasura Mardini was sold for $2.9 million (Rs. 20.49 crore) at Boundless India, Sotheby's inaugural auction in Mumbai yesterday evening.
There shouldn't be objection to Ayodhya Ram Mandir: American-Hindu teacher
Temples are meant to promote harmony and there shouldn't be any objection to Ram Mandir at Ayodhya which is the Lord's birthplace, American Hindu teacher and author David Frawley said.
Nandita Das' father Padma Bhushan Jatin Das accused of sexual-harassment
With its ascend in India, #MeToo has exposed what life is for women in the country, and now another renowned personality has found his name in the wall of shame.
Vice President Naidu releases biography of late engineer Anumolu Ramakrishna
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu yesterday released a biography of late Anumolu Ramakrishna, a pioneer in the application of innovative systems and construction techniques in the Indian construction sector.
Legendary Hindustani classical musician Annapurna Devi Passes away at 92
Annapurna Devi, the doyenne of classical Hindustani music, died at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai early Saturday.
Padma Awards 2019: Nominations spike; elitism rooted out?
On Thursday, the Union government announced that close to 50,000 nominations for the Padma Awards 2019 had been received by the September 15 deadline, marking almost a 40% increase from the number of nominations received in 2017.
Independent India's first woman IAS officer Anna Malhotra passes away
India's first woman IAS officer post-Independence, Anna Rajam Malhotra, died at her residence in suburban Andheri in Mumbai yesterday, her family sources said. She was 91.
Padma Bhushan economist VS Vyas passes away at 87
Padma Bhushan awardee and noted agricultural economist Vijay Shankar Vyas passed away on Wednesday in Jaipur after a brief illness. He was 87.
Vajpayee was fan of Pandit Jasraj; called him 'Rasraj': Budhiraja
The late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a connoisseur of poetry and music, was a fan of the 88-year-old Hindustani classical-vocalist Pandit Jasraj and called him '"Rasraj" (King of Rasas).
New book brings together Khushwant Singh's best writings on Punjab
Four years after the death of the legendary Khushwant Singh, a new book brings together some of his finest writings on his native land Punjab.
ISRO plans to launch its TV channel for Indian kids
In a bid to promote a scientific mindset and temper among young Indians, ISRO is set to launch its own TV channel.
Days before death, eminent poet Gopal Das sought mercy killing
Noted Hindi poet Gopal Das 'Neeraj', who passed away on July 19, had sought mercy killing, a letter sent to Aligarh district magistrate reveals.
IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award-2018 to be awarded to Anupam Kher
Veteran actor Anupam Kher will be awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement honor at the upcoming International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards ceremony in Bangkok.
Former Air India woman officer moves Delhi-HC over retirement-benefit suspension
Rohita Jaidka, former woman executive director of Air India, who was accused of stealing a painting by renowned artist Jatin Das, has moved the Delhi HC challenging AI's decision to suspend her post-retirement benefits.
#SemiFinals2019: Looking back at leaders' gaffes during Karnataka campaign
Before Karnataka went to vote on May 12, the state was home to political heavyweights like Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Rahul Gandhi. Even Sonia Gandhi came to Karnataka streets to connect with citizens, for the first time after two years.
Google Doodle honors dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai on her 100th birthday
The 100th birth anniversary of legendary classical dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai was celebrated today by search engine giant Google with a colourful doodle on its India homepage.
Former skipper Dhoni to receive Padma Bhushan from President today
Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni is set to receive the Padma Bhushan award from the President of India on Monday in the capital.
Architect Hafeez offers to design 19 Railway Stations for free
Noted architect Hafeez Contractor has reportedly offered to design 19 stations across the country, including several in Mumbai free of charge, as part of a redevelopment project being rolled out by the Railways.
Remembering Khushwant Singh on his 103rd birth anniversary
How does one eulogize a writer who penned his own obituary and epitaph in his prime?
Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor passes away at 79
Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor passed away today at the age of 79. He is survived by his three children Karan, Kunal and Sanjana Kapoor.
Thumri Queen Girija Devi, 'pride of Banaras Gharana', dead
Eminent classical singer Girija Devi, the 'Queen of Thumri', passed away in Kolkata yesterday after a cardiac arrest. She was 88.
Ex-ISRO chief UR Rao passes away
The man behind Aryabhatta, the internationally-renowned space scientist UR Rao passed away in the wee hours of Monday morning.
Ruskin Bond's 83rd birthday- Know the beloved writer
Ruskin Bond, the well loved Indian-born British author of popular short-stories and fiction turned 83 today.
Padma awards 2017: Virat Kohli among 39 who receive awards
The Padma awards, announced earlier this year, were handed out to 39 of total 89 awardees, at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.
Virat Kohli receives the Padma Shri award
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli was presented with the Padma Shri award by President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Abhinav Bindra opens up about his neurological medical condition
Olympic shooter Abhinav Bindra opened up about a serious neurological-medical condition he suffered from in 2014.
Mumbai: a city for outsiders, an emotion for Mumbaikars!
Seizure of new currency notes continues to make headlines as police seized Rs.45 lakh in Rs.2000 currency notes from Thane, on Tuesday.
AM Naik names SN Subrahmanyan as his successor at L&T
Ending all the speculation around his succession, L&T's Chairman AM Naik said that SN Subrahmanyan, the Dy. Managing Director and President of the company would take over after him.
Nandan Nilekani's impetus to a dozen startups
Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys, has invested $50 million in 11 start-ups in a little more than a year and has committed to investing $25 million more.
Padma Bhushan for Sushil Kumar?
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has recommended two time Olympic medal winner Sushil Kumar's name for this year's Padma Bhushan Award.
Bhutan's royalty calls allegations "malicious"
Bhutan's Queen grandmother Ashi Kesang Wangchuck denied the claims made in Rasgotra's book, and termed them as "false and malicious".
Bindra placed 4th, misses on medal
Abhinav Bindra lost out on clinching a medal and was placed fourth in the final of 10m air rifle shooting event.